Estate, Rancho Mirage, $7.495mn
What A newly completed twist on the desert Modernism for which Palm Springs is known, by award-winning architect Robert Stone. The gated estate, set within 3.83 acres, comprises a three-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom guest house. An Olympic-length swimming pool connects the two.
Where A 20-minute drive south-east of downtown Palm Springs, between the Coachella Valley cities of Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage.
Why Striking design features in the main home enhance the natural light; a mirrored ceiling in the living room reflects the outdoor setting, while the dining room has a large round window.
Who Compass
House, Indian Canyons, $3.495mn
What An updated mid-century modern property built in 1965. The 3,500 sq ft of living space includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms in the main home. An attached unit, accessed from the side yard or through a front gate, has a bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom.
Where The Indian Canyons neighbourhood of south Palm Springs, a five-minute drive from downtown.
Why The property overlooks the North Course, one of the two 18-hole courses at Indian Canyons Golf Resort. There is an outdoor pool and dining area with desert sunset views.
Estate, Linea, $5.395mn
What A modern three-bedroom home, built in 2017, with a separate one-bedroom guest house with its own entrance. There is an enclosed garden with a 60ft lap pool, an outdoor shower and a hot tub.
Where The Linea gated community of 14 estates in south Palm Springs, between the Monte Sereno and Andreas Hills neighbourhoods. The home is a 15-minute drive from the city’s international airport.
Why Glass sliding doors throughout the main open-plan, single-storey property encourage indoor/outdoor living.
House, Chino Canyon, $1.295mn
What A mid-century modern home with three bedrooms and a lagoon-style swimming pool. Energy efficiency upgrades include solar panels with battery backup and an electric vehicle charging station.
Where A 10-minute drive east of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which takes riders up to Mount San Jacinto State Park. It is about five minutes by car to downtown Palm Springs.
Why The panoramic views; perched on a hillside half-acre, the property looks across the city below and up to the San Jacinto Mountains behind.
Who Douglas Elliman
House, Little Tuscany, $3.25mn
What A three-bedroom property built in 2007, with more than 4,000 sq ft of indoor space and surrounded by greenery, including mature lemon, orange, lime and grapefruit trees.
Where A private gated community in the city’s northwestern neighbourhood of Little Tuscany, about a five-minute drive from downtown.
Why For alfresco entertaining: the property features both a poolside bar and an outdoor kitchen in the mountain-view garden, along with multiple seating areas.
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